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Genetic Testing Stories by Nicole Exe, et al.

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Genetic Testing Stories
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Publisher: Genetic Alliance
Number of pages: 60

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Here is a collection of incredible stories: the stories of men, women, and children who have suffered from uncertainty, misdiagnosis, a lack of options and, in some cases, tragic loss. They offer us a window into the world of diagnostic odyssey: a sometimes quick and effective label and other times a very long and frustrating journey.

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